Burton Albion FC vs Oxford United FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Burton Albion FC vs Oxford United FC — League One at Pirelli Stadium.
- Burton Albion FC 46 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Steven Plane
- Referee Brett Huxtable
- Referee Joe Simpson
- Referee Richard Woodward
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | Oxford United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Jan | Bradford City AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Jan | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Jan | Gillingham FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 05 Jan | Rochdale AFC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Jan | Barnsley FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Jan | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Jan | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Jan | Brentford FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Pirelli Stadium that hosts another battle between Burton Albion FC and Oxford United FC.
- 5' Oxford United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' Burton Albion FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 12' John Brayford was booked on 12.
- 13' Jake Buxton is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jamie Allen at the 13 minute mark.
- 18' It looks like no one’s ball. Burton Albion FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 23' The energy levels are beginning to show. Nigel Clough might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 28' Burton Albion FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Oxford United FC backline.
- 33' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 38' It looks surprising Oxford United FC does not make any changes. Rob Dickie has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 43' Burton Albion FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! John Mousinho argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 46' A tactical swap from Oxford United FC — Jamie Mackie on, John Mousinho off on 46 minutes.
- 51' It’s a booking for Burton Albion FC player. David Templeton gets a Yellow card.
- 56' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 61' The 37-year-old Simon Eastwood has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 66' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 66 minutes.
- 68' A change in the Burton Albion FC ranks — David Templeton exits the field as Marcus Harness enters on 68.
- 73' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 76' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Liam Boyce on 76 minutes.
- 78' Another change for Oxford United FC made on 78 minute. Jerome Sinclair leaves to be changed by Samir Carruthers.
- 83' England international Jordan Graham has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 88' Burton Albion FC have won 418 goals from 372 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 90' Kyle McFadzean has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- 90' The Burton Albion FC manager makes a substitution. Scott Fraser departs to be replaced by Kieran Wallace.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 5
- 2
-
4
Jamie Allen ↓ Jake Buxton 13'
- 10
- 27
- 40
- 11
-
7
Scott Fraser ↓ Kieran Wallace 90'
- 21
- 26
Bench
- 1
-
3
Jake Buxton ↑ 13'
- 19
- 9
- 18
-
16
Marcus Harness ↑ 68'
-
22
Kieran Wallace ↑ 90'
Coach
Nigel Clough
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 6
- 18
- 1
- 5
- 4
- 14
- 17
-
15
John Mousinho C ↓ Jamie Mackie 46'
- 8
- 16
Bench
-
19
Jamie Mackie ↑ 46'
-
11
Samir Carruthers ↑ 78'
- 27
- 23
- 3
- 40
- 24
Coach
Karl Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matt Taylor | 5 |
| Olamide Shodipo | 3 |
| Scott Fraser | 3 |
| James Henry | 3 |
| Josh Ruffels | 2 |
| Cameron Brannagan | 2 |
| Ruben Rodrigues | 2 |
| Mark Harris | 2 |
Head to Head
Burton Albion FC Form
2019-02-02
Burton Albion FC
0–0
Oxford United FC
D
2019-01-26
Burton Albion FC
1–1
Bradford City AFC
D
2019-01-19
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–2
Burton Albion FC
D
2019-01-12
Burton Albion FC
2–3
Gillingham FC
L
2019-01-05
Rochdale AFC
0–4
Burton Albion FC
W
2019-01-01
Bristol Rovers FC
0–0
Burton Albion FC
D
Oxford United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.08
Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for:
Burton Albion FC or Oxford United FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.16
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Burton Albion FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Oxford United FC
63%
Burton Albion FC or Oxford United FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
11.2%
1 – 0
11.1%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 1
7%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
3.9%
1 – 3
2.6%
3 – 1
2.6%
0 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC
| Handicap | Burton Albion FC covers | Push | Oxford United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 20% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 20% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.